MSC BARBARA is a Container Ship built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 99,295 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 73,819, and a length overall of 303.94 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of medium-to-large scale container transport vessels. MSC BARBARA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, East Asia, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 303.94 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.5 metres.
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 99,295 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 73,819.
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 ERS IW.
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026. All-time records show 79 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 August 2019.
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South Africa, and the East Asia/South Asia regions. These observations cover various major maritime corridors.
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